Morang, Oct. 18 -- Brisha Bahadur Budha, of Udayapur, who is currently living in Itahari Sub Metropolis, passed his driving test 21 months ago. Since then, he has been frequenting the Transport Management Office in Itahari to receive a smart driving licence. But he has not obtained the licence yet.

Budha has been compelled to drive around carrying a receipt as proof of him passing the driving licence test. He said, "Traffic police slaps a fine of Rs 1,000 if I carry my receipt only. They ask for my citizenship certificate as well, even though the receipt in itself is proof of my identity." According to him, he has already paid Rs 4,000 fine to the traffic police in the last 21 months.

Tek Bahadur Bhujel, of Itahari Sub Metropolis, also ...